COMMITMENT TO DELAWAREANS

As Delaware's flagship university, UD makes a commitment to the residents of our state to provide an affordable, top-quality education. We encourage Delaware students to apply, admit Delawareans first and notify them first. In addition, we pledge to meet the full demonstrated financial need of all in-state students. For more information, visit the Commitment to Delawareans website.

JOBS

The Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships (OEIP) connects UD services and research with the business community. In a single year, the activities of OEIP and its partners account for 6,500 jobs, tax payments of $135 million and $45 million in military contracts Delaware small businesses. Over the years, OEIP has produced $508 million in labor income. For more information, visit the Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships website.

IMPACT

Our talented UD community generates $3.9 billion a year in Delaware and those expenditures support more than 30,000 jobs. UD remains one of the best investments around; every state dollar allocated to the University returns $12.95 to Delaware's economy. For more information, read the Diamond Report.

The Science and Engineering Festival

Don't miss the largest celebration of science in the US: the 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival will feature over 2000 fun, interactive exhibits, more than 100 stage shows and 33 Author Presentations. The finale Expo will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC on April 28-29, 2012.